Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Llygoden platform cairn
Prehistoric · Platform Cairn

Castell Llygoden platform cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR370
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Platform Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Llygoden is a platform cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a raised platform structure constructed from stone, characteristic of cairn building practices in prehistoric Wales. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance as evidence of ritual and funerary practices among early communities in the region. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and function of platform cairns across south Wales during the prehistoric period.

Castell Llygoden platform cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR370. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Llygoden platform cairn?

Castell Llygoden is a platform cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR370.

What period does Castell Llygoden platform cairn date from?

Castell Llygoden platform cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a platform cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Llygoden platform cairn?

Castell Llygoden platform cairn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is BR370.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Llygoden platform cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Cemetery on Esgair Gerwyn (1.1 km), Esgair Irfon round cairn (4.1 km), Drygarn Fach round cairn (4.4 km).

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